Microfluidics in Inorganic Chemistry

The application of microfluidics in chemistry has gained significant importance in the recent years. Miniaturized chemistry platforms provide controlled fluid transport, rapid chemical reactions, and cost‐saving advantages over conventional reactors. The advantages of microfluidics have been clearly established in the field of analytical and bioanalytical sciences and in the field of organic synthesis. It is less true in the field of inorganic chemistry and materials science; however in inorganic chemistry it has mostly been used for the separation and selective extraction of metal ions. Microfluidics has been used in materials science mainly for the improvement of nanoparticle synthesis, namely metal, metal oxide, and semiconductor nanoparticles. Microfluidic devices can also be used for the formulation of more advanced and sophisticated inorganic materials or hybrids.     

Inorganic Chemistry in Hong Kong

Inorganic chemistry research has developed impressively in Hong Kong, attaining worldwide recognition. This Guest Editorial introduces the research showcased in the Institute Feature “Universities in Hong Kong”, which is conducted in seven universities: City University of Hong Kong (CityU), The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), The University of Hong Kong (HKU), The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).     

无机化学中的水解反应

在无机化学领域中,水解反应早已为人熟知,但很少被系统讨论。本文将无机化学中的水解反应进行汇总并分类:水溶液中的水解反应,固态物质加热时的水解反应和水解缩合反应。本文介绍了水溶液中水解反应的水解机理、水解反应及水解反应产物在生产、生活中的应用。     

无机化学教学中绿色化学理念的渗透

绿色化学是一种战略思想或一种理念,绿色化学是化学教学的重要组成部分。简要介绍了绿色化学教育的意义和发展状况;提出了高等师范教育无机化学课程教学中渗透绿色化学理念的具体措施和途径。     

连续流动化学方法在无机制备科学中的应用

"连续流动化学"方法是无机制备科学中一种极具发展潜力的科学手段。作为一种已发展成熟的过程强化技术,与溶液合成、水热(溶剂热、离子热)等合成方法相比,"连续流动化学"方法具有可精确调控反应速度、缩短反应周期、优化并放大化学反应、提高产率的独特优势。本文总结了当前连续流动化学在无机物的分离和提取,纳米粒子、多金属氧酸盐等无机材料合成等领域的应用,分析了其在无机制备科学中存在的问题并展望了其的发展趋势。     

无机化学中的脱水缩合反应

将无机化学中的脱水缩合反应进行分类:发生在无机含氧酸之间的脱水缩合反应;发生在无机含氧酸酸式盐之间的脱水缩合反应和酸化含氧酸盐溶液而发生的脱水缩合反应。介绍了缩合反应及缩合反应产物的应用。     

Catalysis Concepts in Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry

Catalysis has strongly emerged in the field of medicinal inorganic chemistry as a suitable tool to deliver new drug candidates and to overcome drawbacks associated to metallodrugs. In this Concept article, we discuss representative examples of how catalysis has been applied in combination with metal complexes to deliver new therapy approaches. In particular, we explain key achievements in the design of catalytic metallodrugs that damage biomolecular targets and in the development of metal catalysis schemes for the activation of exogenous organic prodrugs. Moreover, we discuss our recent discoveries on the flavin-mediated bioorthogonal catalytic activation of metal-based prodrugs; a new catalysis strategy in which metal complexes are unconventionally employed as substrates rather than catalysts.